Top Rankings
Comstock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,787 students in Comstock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Comstock School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,787 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Comstock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-44% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
387 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
964 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
54%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
151
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
1
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,338 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,248
$18,370
Spending / Student
$23,338
$17,559
Best Comstock School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Comstock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Comstock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1423 N 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Comstock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comstock School District?
Comstock School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,787 students.
What is the rank of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District is ranked #633 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Comstock School District?
54% of Comstock School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Comstock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,338 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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